World’s shortest flight of about 47 seconds set to launch between Scottish islands

Soo Kim, The Daily Telegraph

- Jan 12, 2013 3:00 am

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The regional Scottish airline Loganair signed a three-year contract to operate this puddle jump just as Singapore Airlines finalizes plan to drop the world’s longest flight between Singapore and Los Angeles.

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A Scottish airline has won a contract to operate the world’s shortest flight, on a route in the Orkney Islands where journeys can last as little as 47 seconds.

The regional airline Loganair will continue to operate flights between Westray and Papa Westray islands, fending off competition from two rival operators.

The distance between the two locations stands at slightly more than a mile and can be travelled in as little as 47 seconds depending on the direction of the wind.

The Scottish airline has been running the world’s shortest flight since the start of its inter-island service in the region in 1967. The flight between Westray and Papa Westray is currently priced at £21 return.